have all the hallmarks of somebody/something

have all the hallmarks of (someone or something)

To have all the traits that are usually associated with a particular person or thing. Come on, kids, be honest—the house has all the hallmarks of the aftermath of a wild party. This has all the hallmarks of an inside job. Have you seen the tissue sample? It has all the hallmarks of cancer, I'm afraid.

See also: all, hallmark, have, of

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have all the ˈhallmarks of somebody/something

have all the characteristics or typical features of somebody/something: The burglary had all the hallmarks of a professional job.

Hallmarks are marks put on gold and silver objects that show the quality of the metal and give information about when and where they were made.

See also: all, hallmark, have, of, somebody, something

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